Construction Project Engineer

Design Hire is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of educational facilities, K-12 schools, and other public sector construction projects. This position will work alongside project leadership and field teams to manage construction documentation, coordinate project activities, and help maintain schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day construction activities with field personnel, subcontractors, design professionals, and project leadership to maintain project progress.
  
• Oversee the flow of project information, including submittals, RFIs, drawing revisions, meeting documentation, and construction records.
  
• Assist with schedule monitoring, material procurement, subcontractor coordination, and tracking critical project milestones.
  
• Support cost management activities, including reviewing subcontractor scopes, tracking changes, maintaining project records, and assisting with financial documentation.
  
• Participate in project meetings, resolve coordination issues, and help manage inspections, punch lists, and project closeout requirements.
  

Qualifications

• Experience in a Project Engineer or construction project coordination role with a commercial general contractor.
  
• Procore experience required.
  
• Previous involvement in K-12, educational facility, government, municipal, or other public sector construction projects strongly preferred.
  
• Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, subcontractor coordination, and commercial building practices.
  
• Familiarity with construction schedules, document control, procurement processes, and change management.
  
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Primavera P6, Sage Timberline, or similar project management and scheduling platforms preferred.
  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate project documentation.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with field teams, subcontractors, architects, and project stakeholders.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility: If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.